Temporary Marketing Coordinator

Oldways; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldways Preservation & Exchange Trust is seeking a Marketing Communications Intern in Boston. You will support the Marketing Communications Director to promote Oldways’ food and nutrition programs and expand our role as a thought leader in the field.

You will create graphics for social channels, draft blog posts, manage email newsletters, and monitor analytics across websites and newsletters. This role emphasizes writing, media tools, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• B.A. or student studying communications, marketing, or a related field
• Exceptional writing skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation – AP style preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with socials: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn
• Familiarity with Canva
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects
• Familiarity with Substack, Sprout Social, and newsletters (Constant Contact/MailChimp)
• Video creation/editing experience
• Knowledge of Adobe suite including Premiere

Responsibilities

• Create graphics for and post on social media with an eye on the Oldways brand
• Establish consistent posting routines across platforms
• Write and edit blog content
• Write, edit and send email newsletters
• Update monthly analytics for website, sales, social media and newsletters
• Proofread studies, travel programs, blog posts, and other content
• Collaborate across departments and work independently after goals/guidelines
• Help develop standard workflows for marketing activities

Skills

Exceptional writing

Microsoft Office

Social media

Canva

Attention to detail

Passion for food

Substack

Sprout Social

MailChimp

Video editing

Adobe Premiere

Education

Bachelor’s degree or student in communications/marketing

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Oldways is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public health by inspiring individuals and organizations to embrace the healthy, sustainable joys of the "old ways" of eating—heritage-based diets high in taste, nourishment, sustainability, and joy. Since 1990, we've helped people live healthier, happier lives by offering educational programs, resources, and recipes based on shared cultural food traditions from around the world. Our efforts span consumer advocacy (Oldways Whole Grains Council), heritage diet travel and discovery (Oldways Culinarias), guidance (Oldways Cheese Coalition), as well as the education and celebration of African, Asian, Latin American, and Mediterranean cultural eating traditions.

Summary

The Marketing Communications Intern will work with the Marketing Communications Director to implement strategies to promote Oldways' food and nutrition programs and advance our presence as a thought leader in the food and nutrition world.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Create graphics for and post on social media with an eye on the Oldways brand.
• Work with the Marketing Communications Director to establish consistent posting routines for different platforms and accounts.
• Write and edit blog content.
• Write, edit and send email newsletter campaigns.
• Update monthly analytics: website, sales, social media and newsletters.
• Proofread studies, travel programs, incoming blog posts and other content.
• Collaborate and conceptualize with all departments and work independently after being given project goals and creative guidelines.
• Participate in the development of additional standard workflows and processes for marketing activities.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• B.A. or student studying communications, marketing, or a related field
• Exceptional writing skills, including grammar, spelling and punctuation – knowledge of AP Style preferred
• Expertise with the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn
• Familiarity with Canva
• Attention to detail and an ability to work on multiple projects at once
• A passion for food and nutrition and a commitment to Oldways' mission Preferred Skills/Knowledge
• Familiarity with Substack, Sprout Social, and newsletter platforms such as Constant Contact or MailChimp
• Experience creating and editing videos
• Working knowledge of Adobe suite, including Adobe Premiere

Schedule and Compensation 40 hours per week. (8 hours per day) Compensation: $24/hour.

March 1, 2026- September 1, 2026

Location Back Bay, Boston, MA (we are currently working remotely)